Watford Manager Slaven Bilic Gives Impressive Comments About Super Eagles Star Samuel Kalu

• Samuel Kalu, who had a stuttering start to his stint at Watford, is beginning to impress the manager
• The Nigerian international has managed just four appearances this season, coming off the bench
• Watford manager Slaven Bilic has disclosed that Kalu is an important part of the squad, and that much is expected from him

The manager of English club Watford, Slaven Bilic has hailed the qualities of Super Eagles utility player Samuel Kalu.

Kalu, who began life at Vicarage Road on a poor note, seems to have gotten his career back on track following his impressive showing in recent games.

Bilic disclosed that Kalu is one player with something special as the tactician expresses confidence in the 25-year-old.

According to the coach, the Nigerian international can help the Hornets achieve much more during the course of the season.

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Last season, Kalu made just four appearances in the Premier League, having joined the Hornets from Girondins de Bordeaux.

He has only managed four appearances this term as well - all from the bench - but he is enjoying his time under the new manager.

Bilic said, as per Watford Observer:

“He’s a player that has got more than something. He wasn’t fit when we arrived, he still isn’t fully fit, but he’s got something special: a change of pace, a change of direction, good on the ball. His first touch and movement are good, he strikes a ball well. He’s a very useful player and we are expecting a lot from him.”

Kalu, at the weekend, showed exactly why Slaven Bilic is counting on him.

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Meanwhile, former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has branded Nigeria’s Samuel Kalu as one of the best dribblers in Europe at the moment.

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Rohr also disclosed that Kalu, who has not been in great form in recent times, has not played under coaches who believe in him.

The Franco-German tactician rated Kalu high regarding his dazzling skills in the middle of the pack during a match.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that a former manager at Dutch club Ajax, Adriaan De Mos has expressed disappointment in the quality of Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey.

Bassey left Scottish club Glasgow Rangers during the summer and moved to Amsterdam, where he has struggled to settle in.

De Mos questioned the rationale behind Ajax’s decision to sign the Nigerian international, saying he has nothing to offer.